Staff & Board of Directors

Our staff has a long history of effectively and compassionately training people and dogs to work together. A volunteer Board of Directors governs the business and vision of Helping Paws. Board members demonstrate a variety of skills and backgrounds and include business and community leaders, volunteers who foster and train dogs, and clients successfully paired with a dog.

Our main phone number is 952-988-9359. Direct dial extensions are listed below.

Staff

Alyssa Golob
Executive Director
EXT: 101
Sue Kliewer
Director of Training and Client Services
EXT: 107
Chelsey Bosak
Director of Volunteer Experience
EXT: 103
Jenny Elsner
Veterinary Care Coordinator
Jenny Beem
Client Services Coordinator
EXT: 111
Tony Craidon
Veteran & First Responder Program Coordinator
EXT: 108
Laura Gentry
Behavioral Care Coordinator
EXT: 105
Mara Heck
Assistance Dog Instructor
EXT: 114
Marla Jean Huisman
Office Assistant
EXT: 102
Sam Kewatt
Assistance Dog Instructor & Career Change Coordinator
EXT: 113
Jonathan Kramer
Marketing Manager
EXT: 106
Andy Johnson
Community Outreach Coordinator and Volunteer Recruiter
EXT: 119
Reba MacKenzie
Dog Sitter Coordinator
EXT: 116
Katie Morris
Donor Associate
EXT: 109
Kristie Niemi
Assistance Dog Instructor
EXT: 117
Noah Rothschild
In-House Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 104
Susan Smith
Demonstrations Coordinator
Linda Thiel
Accountant
EXT: 112
Luis Ventura
Special Events & Corporate Relationships Manager
EXT: 110

For more information, please contact us at Board of Directors.